uilleann pipes en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɪl.ən ˌpaɪps/
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Etymology
Partial calque of Irish píb uilleann, literally "elbow pipe".
Meanings
- (plural, plural-normally) The bagpipes of Ireland, which have a bellows strapped around the wrist and arm to inflate the bag rather than the player blowing to do so.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| uilleann pipe | Number=Sing | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
ru ирландская волынка (bagpipes of Ireland) · es gaita irlandesa (bagpipes of Ireland) · gd pìob-uilne (bagpipes of Ireland) · fi irlantilainen säkkipilli (bagpipes of Ireland) · ga píb uilleann (bagpipes of Ireland) · cs irské dudy (bagpipes of Ireland) · gd pìob-shionnaich (bagpipes of Ireland)